Structured research brief
Turn a notebook of mixed sources into a tight, citable brief you can hand to a teammate.
Category: Research · Best for: Researchers, analysts, consultants
Prompt
Build a structured research brief from the sources in this notebook. Format the output as: 1. Topic & scope — in one sentence. 2. Key claims — list each claim with the source it comes from. Rate each as [strong] (multiple sources, direct evidence), [moderate] (single source or indirect evidence), or [weak] (mentioned in passing, no supporting data). Flag any claim supported by only one source as [single-source]. 3. Areas of consensus — where sources agree. 4. Points of disagreement — where sources contradict or undercut each other. For each, note which source has stronger evidence and why. 5. Gaps — what is missing, under-evidenced, or out of date. 6. So what — in 2–3 sentences, state what decision, conclusion, or next step this body of evidence most directly supports. Use only what's in the notebook. If you infer anything, flag it as [inference] and explain why.
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